Man accused of murder and abuse of twin babies

A man accused of murdering his three-month-old son and abusing the baby's twin sister has been remanded in custody. The 40-year-old man, from Erith, south-east London, appeared at Bexley magistrates court. Scotland Yard said the man was also charged with grievous bodily harm over attacks on the baby girl. He was arrested after the three-month-old boy was taken to a south London hospital with a serious head injury last October. The baby died the next day. The man's 37-year-old wife has been released with no charge. Her husband will appear at the Old Bailey on October.